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The "dailyness" in a Vanessa Smith poem is never dull, and never what's expected. Her west-coast swagger is reminiscent of early Joni Mitchell - "my face, like an interview, / tells the most important / stories first." Her "uploaded anguish," is that of a speaker who "wipes daily dabs of lipstick on the car carpet," saturating the space, making a hole in its place. She sees that a "rolling wave held something back in response to the sand..." and finds a tragedy there. The daughter of a portrait painter, this painter/poet's first collection is clear-eyed and insightful, poetry that points to her inheritance, a vigilant and insistent gauging: "We wait, we dry out into plaster, and become the wall / The dry and cold of a California I never mastered is coming back in plumes."-Elaine Sexton, poet and critic, author of Drive and Prospect/Refuge This is so moving and delicate - the journey from caring for infants to looking after the elderly and their needs, and all the tenderness and sense of employment (and possibly enjoyment) both require. The rhythms of marriage and divorce work so well on the page. Smith is so right in what she says about January - the way it is always twice as long as any other month. I like the sense of the world in which every tiny thing counts for something and the cost of that on the heart and soul and the corresponding yield...-Susie Boyt, author of Loved and Missed and My Judy Garland Life Room Tone is wildly evanescent - traversing expanses of time and space, then spiraling into the palm of Smith's hand. ... [Her] poems are illuminated by a ferocious sense of beauty and tragedy, converging in sublime insight.-Broughton Coburn, author of The Vast Unknown and Aama in America In Room Tone, silence is rendered palpable through Vanessa Smith's hauntingly described scenes of life, love and loss. Whether it's observation or imagination, there's a meditative nature to her writing that will transport you to a state of personal reflection. This collection is a call to open your heart to the mysteries that surround us.-Sara Arnell, author of There Will Be Lobster: Memoir of A Midlife Crisis

Pacific Pieces drifts readers through the beginnings of what an undertaking like crossing the Pacific Ocean by sailboat entails. The sequential poems written by Magdalena Hirt about her family of six and their adventures as they cross the Pacific Ocean is the first in a three-book series. Snug and squeezed into their Westerly 49, Selkie, they emerge from their hurricane hole in Rio Dulce, Guatemala, escape a possible pirate attack off the coast of Honduras, pass through the Panama Canal, experience the Galapagos with Covid, and survive twenty-three days at sea to reach the Marquesas. Poems give detailed bites, moments of moon and stars, terrifying defeat, friendship, love of open water with family, booby bird invasion, equator crossing, fog of Covid, environmental crisis, Dracula sunrises, gothic darkness, perfect breezes, huge swells, endless destinations, and the comfort of mountainous islands.

Beginning with the ancient conquest of Alexander the Great, these poems trace a journey through grief, as the poet mourns a child who did not live to have his name and deeds celebrated. Resisting a neat linear narrative to grief, these poems explore a mother's quest for a meaningful life and even joy in the aftermath of great loss.

Wellspring is a meditation on the nature of memory, dreams, the natural world, and the depths beneath the surface. The work draws from mythology and psychoanalysis, and investigates how form holds us while we wrestle with grief, hope, creativity, and power. The poems explore our attempts at consolation through relationship, through art, and through nature, as we struggle towards acceptance of the suffering that gives weight to love.

Stop and Smell the Fractals (and Everything in Between) explores the connection between mathematics and poetry, focusing on patterns within the natural world and in everyday perceptions of life. Accessible to, math lovers, poetry lovers, non-mathematicians, and even self-defined "math-haters," Stop and Smell the Fractals carries the reader through the human experiences of grief, peace, dissonance, joy, and everything in between, highlighting patterns within oneself and in one's surroundings. The collection, brought to life by Arkansas native Caroline Jennings, is narrative, confessional, and (hopefully) something everyone can relate to. In short, the Stop and Smell the Fractals sends that the message that math is everywhere, laced in the path of floating leaves on asphalt or lingering in the breath of an infant-you just have to find it.

Running Wild collects Patricia McMillen's sonnets, free verse and experimental forms to outline one woman's life and ever-changing perspective: from a 1950's suburban childhood, through a harrowing (but privileged) young adulthood, to middle age and well within sight of "elderhood". Relatable narratives, especially for women, include surviving childhood, marriage (twice!) and infertility treatments; an abortive attempt to form a family with a widower and his reluctant adult children, in yet another Chicago suburb; and the continual emotional and intellectual work of being, well, a smart, educated white woman in America right now. Includes award-winning poems "Yang," "Dark Night," "Smelt Fishing"...and many more!

CARE INSTRUCTIONS is a poetry collection written during a prolonged, complex, and unprecedented time of personal and global turmoil, change, and loss. These pocket-size poems were intentionally written as short and simplistic, the type of healing most of us yearn for during unexpected times. Carry these poems close to you, to be read whenever you need self-care.

Poetry is more than the written word, it is more than the language of love. Poetry is not just the expression of emotions, it is the language of elicited emotion. It is not just a method by which we express our emotions or our devotion, it is a language by which others receive it and experience it. High-brow people will tell you that a well-written poem has met a criteria for grammar, use of metaphor, punctuation and even iambic pentameter. I say to you that a well-written poem is the one that stirs your emotions good or bad and a great one is one that stirs your soul. if you have ever read something that has actually made you laugh or cry, then that was well written. I hope that what you find inside stirs in you, because everything within, I wrote because of her, to stir her, like all that she stirred in me.

The Buddha taught that pain is an inevitable part of life, but we inflict suffering on ourselves with needless anguish and angst over our desires to be rid of the pain, over fears of change and how wounds effect our lives, along with distress over losing what we hold dear and what we desire. Taoists locate the cause of most suffering and conflict in desires and greed, trying to regulate human actions with moral systems, laws, and norms of behavior rather than living in simple harmony and respect. These ventilated poems and writings are rooms where I had conversations with the mental, psychological, and spiritual suffering I experienced while dealing with physical pain over the course of the last two years - the mental suffering of angst, anxiety, and despair. They are conclusions of affection I found in living life fully experiential rather than playing dodgeball with its unpleasant moments.

I shan't behave as if the day's my last, For, at some point, there will be an outcast, And the people of Eden will complain;We'll gather experience and refrain, Until, with help, we discover our path: And we're happy, then, with all that we hath. The next person picks up where I left off, Though the bad will prattle and often scoff.Tortured minds live a dimension below, For they drive to a miserable glow, And compare instant gratificationWith all the good of sad mediation, Until, at last, they're insupportable, And they turn, if they live, to the table.It takes some of us a while to arrive, And yet, if we live, we remain ali

Step into the enchanting world of "The Golden Age of Poetry" by Samuel Ludke, a collection that transports readers through the depths of human emotion and imagination. With a lyrical mastery reminiscent of the great poets of old, Ludke weaves together verses that resonate with beauty, wisdom, and profound insight. From the whispers of nature to the echoes of the human heart, each poem is a journey, inviting readers to explore the complexities of existence and the wonders of the human spirit. With its timeless elegance and evocative imagery, "The Golden Age of Poetry" is a treasure trove for poetry lovers and seekers of the soul alike.

"The World is Better with You in It" is a heartfelt collection of poems that dives into the tough stuff: depression and the journey to feeling better. Written from the heart and based on real-life experiences, each poem in this book is like a chat with a friend who gets what you're going through.From the lows of feeling down to the highs of finding hope, these poems cover it all. They're not sugar-coated or fancy; they're just real. They talk about the tough days, but also the moments of strength and courage that come with reaching out for help.This collection reminds us that it's okay to struggle and that we're not alone in our battles. It's like having a buddy by your side, cheering you on and reminding you that things will get better.Whether you're dealing with depression yourself or know someone who is, "The World is Better with You in It" is a comforting read that offers hope, understanding, and a reminder that brighter days are ahead.

Seio Poético é uma coletânea poemas focada em diferentes eu-líricos femininos, dividido em seis partes (Faca Cega, Varal de Poesias, Pornochanchada, Canto dos Orixás, Cesariana e Seio Poético). A concepção desse livro surgiu a partir de uma pesquisa acadêmica sobre o eu-lírico feminino durante o período de pandemia, visando destacar a visão e a perspectiva feminina acerca do mundo, da vida e, principalmente, do "fazer poético".Nesse contexto, os poemas presentes nesta obra englobam questões contemporâneas e alguns tabus, trazendo reflexões acerca de imposições sociais, religiosidade, igualdade, liberdade, maternidade, opressão, amor, solidão, medo, dentre outras temáticas do universo feminino.Dessa forma, a obra traça um percurso sobre as mais diversas faces femininas num mundo fragmentado, complexo e plurissignificativo. As estruturas dos poemas são variadas, passando por diversas formas clássicas, mas também, muitas vezes, em versos livres e estruturas próprias do autor.Portanto, Seio Poético busca desnudar alguns dos anseios contemporâneos da realidade da vida de muitas mulheres, dando ênfase, principalmente, ao uso da metalinguagem ao traçar comparações entre os desafios do ato de escrever e do próprio ato de ser mulher, onde a poesia acaba sendo uma válvula de escape para as angústias do cotidiano feminino.

Journey through the changing seasons of light and shadow in "The Sun and Her Blooms," where every stanza beautifully illustrates the eternal dance between the sun and blooming flowers. This poetry collection delves into the core of existence, touching on themes of growth, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life. From the gentle embrace of dawn to the fiery kiss of sunset, each poem beckons readers to immerse themselves in the splendor of the natural world. With poetic language and vivid imagery, the author captures life's essence in fleeting moments, creating a tapestry of emotions that linger long after the final page is turned. Within the pages of "The Sun and Her Blooms," uncover the enchantment of each sunrise and the peaceful tranquility of each twilight. Let these verses guide you as a light in dark times and a celebration of life's boundless possibilities. This collection serves as a reminder that even in despair, beauty can be found, and in the blooming of flowers, hope for a brighter tomorrow shines through.Journey through the changing seasons of light and shadow in "The Sun and Her Blooms," where every stanza beautifully illustrates the eternal dance between the sun and blooming flowers. This poetry collection delves into the core of existence, touching on themes of growth, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life. From the gentle embrace of dawn to the fiery kiss of sunset, each poem beckons readers to immerse themselves in the splendor of the natural world. With poetic language and vivid imagery, the author captures life's essence in fleeting moments, creating a tapestry of emotions that linger long after the final page is turned. Within the pages of "The Sun and Her Blooms," uncover the enchantment of each sunrise and the peaceful tranquility of each twilight. Let these verses guide you as a light in dark times and a celebration of life's boundless possibilities. This collection serves as a reminder that even in despair, beauty can be found, and in the blooming of flowers, hope for a brighter tomorrow shines through.Click the buy button

Welcome to my poetry book about love, grief, heartache and lust. I write my heart out and spill it in ink upon the page. I do this for the sheer joy of writing and expressing my feelings. I hope that you enjoy my poetry.

Soggetto della tragedia è quello ovidiano, dal quale trasse origine la famosa novella: quella di Giulietta e Romeo che, del Novellino [1475] di Masuccio Salernitano, fu rielaborata nel 1500 da Luigi da Porto e da Matteo Bandello; ed emigrò poi in Inghilterra, dove Shakespeare ne trasse l'immortale tragedia "Romeo and Juliet"; mentre inserì l'episodio stesso di Piramo e Tisbe nel Sogno di Una Notte di mezza estate. Tale soggetto, immortalato dal sommo Shakespeare, l'ho interpretato esotericamente e mi sono soffermato a stabilire l'origine e poi l'effetto delle azioni umane. Facendo mie le parole del grande Alfieri, rivolgo al pubblico la preghiera di accogliere Tisbe, come un raggio, che rischiari l'animo umano e ne esalti i valori spirituali.

Ismael S. Rodriguez Jr.'s book, 'Whispers of the Soul: A Poetry Anthology on Mental Health and Well-being, ' is a poignant collection of poetry that delves deep into the complexities of the human psyche. Through evocative verses, Rodriguez Jr. invites readers to traverse the intricate landscapes of mental health, navigating through shadows of despair, moments of vulnerability, and glimmers of hope. With raw honesty and lyrical grace, the poems illuminate the often misunderstood realms of mental illness, offering solace, understanding, and a beacon of light for those grappling with their own struggles. 'Shadows in the Mind' is not just a literary work; it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder that healing is a journey worth embracing

Michael Lloyd's 3rd collection of poetry.These are the thoughts of the man who overthinks situations entirely too much.

Il nostro corpo è un contenitore di ciò che siamo o una parte di noi? Memorabilia è la domanda, senza essere la risposta: un viaggio per contrapposizioni, in cui il corpo si configura come veicolo di esperienze, di affetti "affettati", di amori e di perdite. Dalla disperazione di un organismo fuori controllo, malconcio e malvoluto, all'appartenenza tra corpi, per poi configurarsi prima come Napoli, subito dopo come Milano, e infine tornare a sé stesso.

This is the story of my journey of finding love. The search for the one thing that would fill the void in my soul I hope to find the true love that I have been looking for as endless and sometimes pointless it may seem. This is my collection of all those feelings, hopes and desires that I have poured into these poems.

Poetry: Love, Loss, Sorrow, Happiness,& Epic has a little bit of everything in it on those subjects. I like to tell Halloween, and other tales to temper the sadness and entertain.There is a little something for most ages.Thanks for your purchase I hope you en

In the quiet spaces of life, where whispers of faith and echoes of divine wisdom intertwine, "God always did" emerges as a beacon of hope, guiding readers through a journey of spiritual awakening and heartfelt reflection. This exquisite collection of Christian poetry by Nathan delves deep into the essence of our existence, exploring themes of grace, surrender, and the unfailing presence of God in the midst of life's tumult.Crafted with profound tenderness and a keen understanding of the human spirit, each poem serves as a stepping stone towards a deeper relationship with the Divine. From the serene embrace of solitude to the vibrant tapestry of creation, Nathan's words paint a landscape of spiritual exploration, inviting readers to embark on their own quest for understanding, healing, and unwavering faith."God always did" is more than just a collection of poems; it's a sanctuary for the soul, a place where the silent prayers of the heart are acknowledged and the subtle yet profound workings of God's love are revealed. Through vivid imagery and emotive storytelling, Nathan captures the essence of Christian faith, offering a source of comfort, inspiration, and profound insight for all who seek to find meaning in the maze of life.Whether you're standing at the crossroads of faith, seeking solace in times of loss, or yearning to deepen your spiritual connection, this book serves as a gentle reminder of God's eternal presence and His unfathomable love for each one of us. "God always did" invites you to pause, reflect, and find peace in the knowledge that, in every moment of every day, God's grace surrounds us, shaping our journey in ways we might never expect but always needed.Embark on this poetic pilgrimage, and let your heart be touched by the enduring truths that resonate through each line. "God always did" is not just a testament to Nathan's spiritual journey but a call to all of us to recognize the divine fingerprints in every aspect of our lives, reminding us that in every challenge, every joy, and every tear, God always did, and always will, guide us home.

A collection of poems with titles as diverse as the seasons. The collection delves into the intersections of religion, sexuality and self-love. With each verse the poet navigates the landscapes of the heart, embracing the divine within and celebrating the beauty of the human connection. This book is a testament to the power of words to heal, empower, and transform. Through it's lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, this collection will inspire readers to embrace their true selves, honoring the divinespark that resides within.

My Art, My Love, My Poetry is a book of poems I've written over the past several months. These come from a raw, emotional, and vulnerable time in my life. The rhyming, the fable-esque themes, and everything in between that has come to my heart can be found here in my poetic opus. Self-Reflection, twists and turns, so inspired from readers and writers all over. There is a bonus story excerpt at the end. Enjoy!

From January 2023 the man I thought I knew and cared about me, and his mistress who I never knew existed embarked on a campaign to destroy my life. I like to joke and say at times they worked together, then at others they took turns to give each other a break. I don't believe in attacking other women unnecessarily but I make an exception for my ex's mistress. I guess my naivity gets the better of me at times, but I never expected a woman who did not know me, to attack me solely based on what a man she hardly knew told her. I went from feeling sorry for her knowing she was now under the control of my abusive ex to feeling indifferent. I am on my road to recovery, and these poetry were my salvation. The only way I could express my feelings towards two people who knowingly hurt me. They are raw unbridled rage induced but heartbreaking expression on an earth shattering moment in my life.

Dive into the poetic odyssey of emotions with this enchanting collection that navigates the delicate dance of love, heartbreak, and healing within the realm of relationships. Indulge in the sweet essence of poetry invites readers on a profound exploration of the human heart, where verses illuminate the nuances of passion and the fragility of connections. Within these pages, words become vessels for the myriad experiences that love encompasses - from the intoxicating elation of initial encounters to the melancholic depths of heartbreak. The poet's pen, like that of a skilled artisan, sculpts verses that mirror the rawness of emotions, creating a mosaic of love stories that resonate with the reader's own journey. Journey through the corridors of love's labyrinth, where moments of ecstasy and sorrow intermingle seamlessly. Each poem is a brushstroke on the canvas of the human soul, capturing the essence of vulnerability, resilience, and the inexorable passage of time. The collection serves as a compass for those navigating the intricate map of relationships, offering solace in the face of heartache and inspiration for healing. Indulge in the sweet essence of poetry is not just a book; it is a whispered conversation between the author and the reader, an intimate dialogue that transcends the boundaries of language. As you immerse yourself in these verses, you will find reflections of your own love story - a mirror to the complexities and beauty that define the human experience of love. This collection is an ode to the resilience of the heart, an anthem for those who have loved, lost, and discovered the transformative power of healing in the aftermath. As you turn the pages, you will find yourself immersed in a poetic haven that resonates with the shared human experience of love-its highs, lows, and the indomitable spirit that emerges from the path of the heart's journey.